Criminal Charges In Flint Water Crisis Raise Stakes
Michigan Attorney General Bill Schuette guaranteed more charges in the $1.5 million investigation, which being led by a former FBI agent.
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Michigan Attorney General Bill Schuette guaranteed more charges in the $1.5 million investigation, which being led by a former FBI agent.
Two state regulators and a Flint employee are charged with evidence tampering and several other felony and misdemeanor counts related to the Michigan city's lead-tainted water crisis.
The charges will be filed against a pair of state Department of Environmental Quality officials and a local water treatment plant supervisor, according to reports.
An uninjured infant was also found in the apartment.
The Michigan Attorney General's office is planning an announcement in connection with their investigation into the Flint water crisis.
Flint residents who've grown accustomed to using bottled water and avoiding the faucet are getting new instructions: Turn on the taps.
The Environmental Protection Agency's top water regulator says officials are working to strengthen a federal rule limiting lead and copper in drinking water.
Officials say a mixture of sewage and storm water was discharged into the Flint River this week due to excessive wet weather.
"This experience is irreplaceable. They (students) will remember this experience for the rest of their lives."
Three more cases of Legionnaires disease have been confirmed in the state — including two deaths.
Officers seized 50 packets of heroin, crack cocaine and more than $1,900 in cash.
A panel appointed by Michigan Gov. Rick Snyder concluded that the state is "fundamentally accountable" for the lead crisis.
The contaminated water problems of Flint are well known. But the city is struggling with another problem -- a nearly $35 million budget deficit.
An average of 400 families will receive food with each distribution.
The mayor of Flint says an initiative to replace service lines as the city faces a crisis with lead-tainted water hasn't moved as quickly as first hoped.
The Michigan Supreme Court won't hear an appeal of a Flint man convicted in the death of an elderly woman who died when he was 14.
"That one meeting was the difference between this city being poisoned and not being poisoned."
A 28-year-old Flint man who acted as his own attorney at trial a decade ago and maintains he was wrongfully convicted has been released from prison.
An update from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency says the current analysis doesn't indicate health concerns for bathing or showering.
A bipartisan congressional effort to aid the city is idling in the Senate — stalled by the objections of a single senator from Utah.
Lansing Mayor Virg Bernero is boosting efforts to revitalize neighborhoods, improve city services and spur economic growth.
The federal government is providing up to $15 million to temporarily hire 400 Flint residents to aid with recovery from the city's water crisis ...
A spokesman for House Speaker Kevin Cotter said mistakes were made in Flint "at every level of government," but that emergency managers are needed.
Veronica Kelly says she can't get a date since news about the city's water crisis made headlines.
Michigan Gov. Rick Snyder is responsible for lead contamination in Flint, Michigan's water supply, and would likely face criminal charges if he were running a business, a Democratic lawmaker said Thursday.
Major retail stores will be open on Friday, although some may have modified hours on Saturday, July 4.
A volunteer at the National Archives in London found the document among other papers seized from an American ship in 1776.
Any storms that do occur would have a risk of heavy rainfall, strong winds and larger hail.
Usher and Chris Brown are in Detroit for The R&B Tour, but behind the scenes, a different story is unfolding, and it all deals with a group of young adults.
Police say the shooter has a certified pistol license.
An inmate who was serving a life term at the Women's Huron Valley Correctional Institute died Thursday, the Michigan Department of Corrections said.
Major retail stores will be open on Friday, although some may have modified hours on Saturday, July 4.
Cyclosporiasis isn't deadly, but state health officials say it can cause diarrhea, nausea, bloating and cramps.
Any storms that do occur would have a risk of heavy rainfall, strong winds and larger hail.
The boyfriend of 17-year-old London Thomas pleaded guilty to her murder Thursday during a pretrial conference.
The Pontiac Star Car Reunion at the Oakland Expo Center features a wide range of vehicles.
President Trump says major automakers Ford and General Motors are in talks with defense contractors about possibly repurposing some plants for weapons production.
According to AAA, the average cost of gas statewide sits at $4.07.
Ford is recalling more than 250,000 vehicles that were incorrectly repaired under a previous recall meant to fix a problem that caused the engine to stall while driving, according to the National Highway Traffic and Safety Administration.
The United Auto Workers announced on Wednesday a tentative agreement with American Axle in Three Rivers, Michigan, ending a 10-day strike.
The Hitsville USA campus is undergoing a $75 million donor-funded expansion that includes a theater, recording studio, and immersive exhibits, with a grand reopening planned for 2027.
Grammy Award-winning rapper and recording artist Ludacris won't be performing at the National Cherry Festival in Traverse City, Michigan, after initially being billed for the event due to an "unforeseen scheduling conflict," according to organizers.
National Detroit-style Pizza Day is June 23, a date tied to a dish that traces its roots to a Detroit neighborhood bar and a Sicilian family recipe from 1946.
Crews have been preparing all morning, getting everything ready for the show just after 10 p.m.
Clive Davis helped shape the careers of music stars including Janis Joplin, Bruce Springsteen and Whitney Houston.
Major retail stores will be open on Friday, although some may have modified hours on Saturday, July 4.
Across the United States, the way you speak is filled with cultural authenticity and central to identity.
Folarin Balogun got the scoring going with a goal in the 45th minute, but was sent off with a controversial red card in the 64th minute.
Two people climbed to the top of New York City's Empire State Building, unfurled a banner, and then apparently got engaged Wednesday afternoon.
After January 2028, new games will be available exclusively in digital format from the PlayStation Store and at retailers, Sony said.
Cyclosporiasis isn't deadly, but state health officials say it can cause diarrhea, nausea, bloating and cramps.
The heat wave can even be dangerous if you don't take extra precautions to stay cool.
An investigation into cyclospora cases has expanded into seven Michigan counties, as health officials seek to determine the cause of the gastrointestinal illness.
DaVita says its Novi dialysis center will resume patient services July 2 after third-party reviews of equipment and water quality found no problems, as a state investigation into a patient death and multiple hospitalizations continues.
Officials say the source of the infection is currently unknown. The department did not say how many cases were confirmed in the county.
Folarin Balogun got the scoring going with a goal in the 45th minute, but was sent off with a controversial red card in the 64th minute.
Camilo Doval forced in the go-ahead run with a bases-loaded walk in a four-run 11th inning that gave the Tigers a 6-2 victory over the Yankees on Wednesday.
The 33-year-old played in Detroit during the 2024 and 2025 seasons, helping the team make back-to-back playoff appearances.
Riley Greene hit two of Detroit's four homers off Cam Schlittler as the Tigers beat the Yankees 9-3 on Tuesday night and sent New York to its season-worst sixth straight loss.
Former Detroit Lions cornerback Terrion Arnold was released on bond Tuesday, one day after a judge set a $1 million bond in connection with a robbery and kidnapping in Florida.
Mark Hollis, COO of Rocket Entertainment and tournament director of the PGA Tour's Rocket Classic, appears on Michigan Matters.
Former U.S. Energy Secretary and Michigan Gov. Jennifer Granholm appears exclusively on CBS Detroit's Michigan Matters.
We're in the throes of the 100 most dangerous driving days of the year as more folks take to the road for vacations.
Four leaders appear in one-on-one conversations on CBS Detroit's Michigan Matters this Sunday to discuss their political futures and the road ahead in the 2026 midterms.
Bob Riney, president and CEO of Henry Ford Health, headlines Michigan Matters this Sunday, along with three other community champions who discuss important issues dissected at the Mackinac Policy Conference.
Usher and Chris Brown are in Detroit for their current tour, but behind the scenes, a different story is unfolding, and it all deals with a group of young adults.
A fourth inmate since May has died at the Women's Huron Valley Correctional Institute, the Michigan Department of Corrections said.
One person was taken into custody after a man was fatally shot on Thursday outside an elementary school, according to police.
A new bookstore is open on Detroit's northwest side, and the mission goes beyond business. In this "Detroit Proud" segment, meet the owner of Howard Family Bookstore aimed at expanding access to books while revitalizing a once blighted building in the city's Bethune neighborhood.
Our hazardous temperatures begin to improve after Friday as showers and storms move in.